The Nevada Motor Transport Association has retained Michael C. Mills, Esq. of the law firm of Mills & Associates to act as its General Counsel. Both the NMTA and Mills & Associates anticipate that this arrangement will enhance the service … [Continue reading]
Nevada Motor Transport Association Retains Mills & Associates As General Counsel
Ooida Sues The Minnesota State Patrol In Support Of Independent Owners and Operators
OOIDA vs. Minnesota State Patrol Beginning September 14, 2010, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association tried the case of OOIDA v. Minnesota State Patrol in the U.S. District Court for Minnesota. For those of you who aren’t familiar with … [Continue reading]
What Constitutes A Sudden Emergency?
It happens, you are driving down the street and suddenly a dog, or child darts out in front of your vehicle, you slam on the brakes, or swerve, and BAM, you’ve hit something or worse someone. Or you were able to stop in time, but the car behind … [Continue reading]
A Collision At The Crossroads Of Criminal And Civil Law: Criminal Judgements Of Restitution
The aftermath of a collision between two vehicles at an intersection can be horrifying. However, determining exactly what led to the collision can be complicated. The law is no different. When two laws, meant to remedy the same wrong, arrive at … [Continue reading]
Model Shipper/Broker/Carrier/Contracts
One of the great things about the trucking industry is how willing truckers are to lend a hand. In that spirit of helpfulness, various trucking organizations have posted model agreements on their web sites. For example, the American Trucking … [Continue reading]